Georgia United Credit Union invites you to participate in our annual “CAN HUNGER” food drive benefitting local food banks in our communities, February 2 through March 31. Help us stock the shelves of your local food pantry and feed neighbors in need.
Please drop off donations at the Georgia United Branch nearest you or make a $1 donation and we’ll purchase a food item for you. All members who donate will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 VISA gift card.
The most requested/needed items are:
- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna & chicken
- Canned fruit & vegetables
- Canned soups, stews and pasta
- 100% fruit juice
- Boxed pasta and rice
For the last three years, we encouraged all Georgia United Branches to collect canned goods for local food banks during February and March. Since that time, GUCU has raised 92,437 cans or 46 tons of food! (Using these Metrics: One 16 oz. can or box = 1 lb.; $1.00 donation= 1 lb.; 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). It’s time to assist our local food banks and we need your help!
Branch Drop Off Locations & Local Food Bank Partners
| Branch |
Address |
Food Pantry Partner |
| 1. Atlanta-Twin Towers |
2 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 466, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 2 Atlanta – Whitehall |
400 Whitehall Street, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 3. Atlanta – GDOT |
600 W. Peachtree St, Ste. 401, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 4. North Atlanta |
4448 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta |
Community Action Center |
| 5. Athens – East |
190 Gaines School Road, Athens |
ARK Ministries |
| 6. Athens -UGA |
1710 South Lumpkin St, Athens |
ARK Ministries |
| 7. Corporate |
6705 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth |
Cross Pointe Church partner w/ Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 8. Cumming |
312 Canton Highway, Cumming |
The Place at Forsyth |
| 9. Conyers |
1381 Milstead Avenue, Conyers |
Rockdale Emergency Relief |
| 10. Clarkston |
500 North Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston |
Clarkston Methodist |
| 11. Gwinnett |
2270 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth |
Cross Pointe Church partner w/ Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 12. Northlake |
3840 LaVista Road, Tucker |
NETworks, Tucker |
| 13. Panola |
5173 Panola Ind Blvd, Decatur |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 14. Stockbridge |
105 North Park Trail, Stockbridge |
In His Name Ministries |
| 15. Dalton |
605 Calhoun Street, Dalton |
Dalton Greater Works |
| 16. Dublin |
2006 Veterans Blvd, Dublin |
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank |
Georgia United provides financial services to employees and family members of all Georgia state agencies, county governments, Board of Regents colleges and universities, numerous public and private school systems, and more than 500 select employee groups. To learn more about Georgia United, please visit www.georgiaunitedcu.org.
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A total of $12,500 was awarded and disbursed to 13 high school seniors through Georgia United Credit Union’s 2014 scholarship programs. After a record number of entries, recipients were chosen based on an essay competition, with consideration given to academic accomplishments, leadership and participation in both school and community activities. The top winners for 2014 were Colin Humble of George Walton Comprehensive High School and Joseph Long of Loganville High School, respectively.
GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION 2014 VERNON E. CARNE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
| PLACE |
FIRST |
LAST |
HIGH SCHOOL |
|
$3,000
|
Colin |
Humble |
George Walton Comp High School, Marietta |
|
$2,000
|
Morgan |
Winn |
Lakeside High School, Decatur |
|
$1,000
|
Rose |
Foisy |
Brunswick High School, Brunswick |
|
$500
|
Samuel |
Potts |
Eastside High School, Covington |
|
$500
|
Baylor |
Ward |
Clarke Central High School, Athens |
|
$500
|
Robert |
Howard |
Northwest Whitfield HS, Cohutta |
|
$500
|
Gabrielle |
Abraham |
Elite Scholars Academy, Hampton |
|
$500
|
Colleen |
Garnto |
West Laurens High School, Dublin |
|
$500
|
Rachel |
Stokes |
Luella High School, Locust Grove |
|
$500
|
Margaret |
Clark |
Greater Atlanta Christian, Norcross |
|
$500
|
Anya |
Delaremore |
Arabia Mountain High School, Lithonia
|
GEORGIA UNITED 2014 ARCHBISHOP JOHN F. DONOGHUE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
| PLACE |
FIRST |
LAST |
HIGH SCHOOL |
|
$1,500
|
Joseph |
Long |
Loganville High School, Loganville |
|
$1,000
|
Ameet |
Kallarackal |
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Roswell |
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
2013 Scholarship Winner, Lindsey Vinson
It’s time for members to apply for Georgia United Credit Union’s 20th Annual Scholarship Program! Open to high school seniors preparing to go to college or technical school this fall, Georgia United’s Scholarship Competition is one of the Credit Union’s most enduring and popular programs supporting continuing education. To date, Georgia United has already provided a total $145,000 in scholarships for high school seniors through this program!
The Vernon E. Carne scholarship focuses on a short essay of 250 words or less. This year’s topic is “Explain how the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ helps consumers during these difficult economic times, while providing an alternative to large commercial banks. In addition, students should complete a Georgia United scholarship form and include a copy of their high school transcript and a letter of acceptance from the college or technical school they will attend.
Students (or their parents) must be members of Georgia United, and are encouraged to include information regarding financial need, scholastic standing, special achievements, and leadership.
All entries must be sent to Georgia United’s Marketing Department, 6705 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth, GA 30097 by March 1, 2014. Winners will be announced April 1, 2014, and the decision of the judging panel will be final.
Program rules
Qualification sheet
Questions or More Information: (770) 476-6409
The Vernon E. Carne Scholarship for $10,000 will be distributed as follows:
- 1st Place Recipient: $3,000
- 2nd Place: $2,000
- 3rd Place: $1,000
- Top Eight Runners-Up: $500 each
About Georgia United Credit Union:
Georgia United Credit Union is ranked as one of the top credit unions in Georgia in both size and safety at $960 million in assets and 128,000 members statewide. Georgia United seeks to make members’ lives easier by offering products, services and education to help members meet their needs and achieve their goals. All accounts are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) up to $250,000 per account.
Membership into Georgia United Credit Union is open to all state government employees, University System of Georgia colleges, county government employees, several local boards of education, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and employees of over 500 other groups. Visit www.georgiaunitedcu.org for more information.
